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LeBron James Gets New Nickname After Leaving Lakers for 76ers

LeBron James Gets New Nickname After Leaving Lakers for 76ers

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty The Philadelphia 76ers have not won a championship since 1983, and Allen Iverson believes LeBron James will help end the drought. That’s why Iverson has given up his “The Answer” moniker to the former Los Angeles Lakers star.

While addressing James’ decision to sign with the Sixers, Iverson explained why James is the “type of person” who will bring the city of Philadelphia a championship.

âJust ecstatic, man,” Iverson told the “Stephen A. Smith Show” on Tuesday.

“You know, Iâm just happy for the city of Philadelphia, man. For the team, you know what I mean? The type of player he is, the type of person he is. Iâm just happy,…

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